A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs.
Ah, Landman. The show that asks, "What happens when you mix Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, and Ali Larter with crude oil, corporate greed, and just enough swearing to make a sailor blush?" Spoiler alert: you get a gritty, witty, occasionally slow, but oh-so-satisfying dramedy that feels like Yellowstone and Mad Men had a rough-and-tumble baby on the Texas plains.
Let me tell you, when I heard Billy Bob Thornton was headlining this, I didn’t just raise an eyebrow; I raised both and ordered a bucket of popcorn. Thornton as a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense oilman? Yes, please. Add Jon Hamm, who can make a board meeting feel like foreplay, and Ali Larter bringing her steely charisma? Well, that’s a cast worth fracking for.
Plot Rundown
The show dives headfirst into the oil biz—big rigs, big deals, and even bigger egos. Thornton plays a seasoned landman, navigating the rough terrain of corporate oil with a smirk that says, "I’ve seen some things." Jon Hamm plays his polished foil, a slick exec who looks like he moonlights as a cologne model. Meanwhile, Ali Larter kicks butt and takes names as a fiercely ambitious player in the male-dominated oil game.
Expect boardroom power plays, oil field brawls, and the occasional existential crisis. It’s a gritty portrayal of a high-stakes industry that’s as dirty in business practices as it is in literal oil spills.
What I Liked
The dialogue is sharp enough to cut through steel pipes. Thornton’s one-liners alone could fuel an entire season of comedy gold.
This ensemble delivers. Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm together are a match made in casting heaven. And Ali Larter? She holds her own in every scene.
Oil, politics, and corporate drama? Timely and topical. With a new president who seems to whisper sweet nothings to fossil fuels, this show couldn’t have dropped at a better time.
The stakes are high, and the drama delivers. From land rights battles to corporate espionage, it’s enough to make you swear off renewable energy—almost.
From the masterminds behind Yellowstone, Landman feels like its grittier cousin who drinks whiskey straight from the bottle.
What I Disliked
Some episodes meander like a lost oil truck. The payoff is worth it if you stick around, but you’ll need a bit of patience.
Look, I get it. Oil riggers aren’t exactly spouting Shakespeare, but the F-bomb count here could make Tarantino blush.
Ah yes, the obligatory "woke moments" that feel like someone’s checking a diversity box rather than weaving it organically into the story. It’s not egregious, but you’ll notice.
Final Thoughts
Landman isn’t perfect, but it’s unapologetically entertaining. If you can handle the crude humor and occasionally slow burn, you’re in for a Texas-sized treat. With powerhouse performances, sharp dialogue, and enough oil drama to make J.R. Ewing proud, this one’s worth the watch.
Rating: 7.9/10
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